Though only five common species dominate palm plantings in the Bay Area, nearly two hundred species of palms can be grown in varied local microclimates, ranging from tiny understory plants and bamboo-like shrubs to towering landmark trees. Some of these species are uniquely adapted to our mild, cool-summer climate, and are the envy of gardeners in hotter climates.

San Francisco Botanical Garden's beauty and value as a major cultural resource are the result
of a successful public/private partnership between San Francisco Botanical Garden Society
and the San Francisco Recreation and Park Department.